2003 Volkswagen Golf
2003 Volkswagen Golf Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$15,295 - $19,585
Original MSRP:
$14,270 - $18,287
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
2003 Volkswagen Golf Review
"New limited-edition models and wider availability of the antiskid system are 2003 newsmakers for Volkswagen's best-selling line. Jetta and Golf are essentially the same car, but Jetta is a sedan, Golf a hatchback. Each comes with 2 or 4 doors. Roughly parallel lineups feature identical powertrains. GL and GLS versions use a 2.0-liter 4-cyl engine. The 1.8T models, the Golf GTI, and the Jetta Wolfsburg Edition use a turbo 1.8-liter 4 cyl. Jetta GLI and GLX models and Golf GTI VR6 use a V6. TDI versions have a 1.9-liter turbocharged diesel 4 cyl. All engines come with manual or automatic transmission: 20th Anniversary GTIs and V6 Golfs and Jettas use a 6-speed manual, other models have a 5 speed. The automatic used with the 2.0-liter and TDI engines is a 4 speed; other models have a 5 speed automatic with manual shift gate.
Added midyear, the 20th Anniversary GTI has 18-inch wheels, sportier suspension tuning, and unique trim. Only 4000 will be produced, all with manual transmission. Also added midyear were special-trim Wolfsburg Jettas. All Golfs and Jettas come with antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, front torso side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Traction control is standard except on 2.0-liter models. An antiskid system is standard with the V6 engine, optional elsewhere. In other changes, GL models gain standard power windows, heated power mirrors, and cruise control; and GLS versions now include alloy wheels and a sunroof.
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 18V406000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | June 13, 2018 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Number of Units Affected | 2,564 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
2003 Volkswagen Golf Models & Prices
2003 Volkswagen Golf GL
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr HB GL Manual | $15,295 | $14,270 | $233 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GL Manual | $15,495 | $14,455 | $236 / Month* | |
| 2dr HB GL Auto | $16,170 | $15,134 | $247 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GL Auto | $16,370 | $15,319 | $250 / Month* | |
| 2dr HB GL TDI Manual | $16,720 | $15,586 | $254 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GL TDI Manual | $16,920 | $15,771 | $257 / Month* | |
| 2dr HB GL TDI Auto | $17,905 | $16,736 | $273 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GL TDI Auto | $18,105 | $16,920 | $276 / Month* | |
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2003 Volkswagen Golf GLS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB GLS Manual | $17,520 | $16,325 | $266 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GLS Auto | $18,395 | $17,189 | $280 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GLS TDI Manual | $18,710 | $17,423 | $284 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GLS TDI Auto | $19,585 | $18,287 | $298 / Month* | |
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2003 Volkswagen Golf Features and Standard Equipment
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| ULEV certified (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
| ULEV certified (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • |
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| City 23/hwy 29 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
| City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • |
| City 34/hwy 45 (1.9L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
| City 42/hwy 49 (1.9L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Aero intermittent windshield wipers | • | • |
| Body-color body-side moldings | • | • |
| Body-color bumpers w/black lower section | • | • |
| Body-color door handles | • | • |
| Body-color grille | • | • |
| Body-color pwr heated mirrors | • | • |
| Daytime running lights | • | • |
| Pwr glass tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection | • | |
| Rear intermittent wiper/washer | • | • |
| Tinted green glass | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| (2) front/(2) rear reading lights | • | • |
| 4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable/telescopic/theft-deterrent steering column | • | • |
| 60/40 split folding rear seat w/height-adjustable headrests | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | • |
| Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/hatch/radio/ starter | • | • |
| Blue backlit instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator | • | • |
| CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf | • | • |
| Center console-inc: (2) front/(1) rear cup holders, rear ash tray, pwr outlet | • | • |
| Covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • |
| Cruise control | • | • |
| Dash-mounted retractable cup holders | • | • |
| Front door storage pockets w/rubber lining | • | • |
| Front seatback pockets | • | |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | • | • |
| Front/rear passenger assist handles | • | • |
| Fully reclining velour front comfort bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, seat height adjusters, folding front center armrest | • | |
| Fully reclining woven cloth front comfort bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, seat height adjusters | • | |
| Fully reclining woven cloth front comfort bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, seat height adjusters, easy-entry feature | • | |
| Fully-lined carpeted luggage compartment-inc: removable cover, light, pwr outlet, (4) tie-down hooks | • | • |
| Headlights-on warning tone | • | • |
| Illuminated lockable glove box | • | • |
| Immobilizer theft-deterrent system | • | • |
| Integrated armrests in door panels | • | • |
| Interior dome light w/time delay | • | • |
| Leatherette shift knob | • | • |
| Molded door trim w/cloth inserts | • | |
| Molded door trim w/velour inserts | • | |
| Open door warning/courtesy lights | • | • |
| Pollen/dust/odor filter | • | • |
| Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (8) speakers | • | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: front windows w/driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature | • | • |
| Rear heating/air conditioning ducts | • | • |
| Rear window defroster | • | • |
| Remote central pwr locking system-inc: automatic pwr door locks, selective unlocking from front doors | • | • |
| Remote fuel door/hatch releases | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry | • | • |
| Roof-mounted flexible black whip antenna | • | • |
| Storage compartment inside front center armrest | • | |
| Third center sunvisor | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9L SOHC EFI I4 turbo-diesel engine | • | • |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank | • | • |
| 15" x 6" alloy wheels | • | |
| 15" x 6" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks | • | |
| 15" x 6" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | |
| 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine | • | • |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • |
| 60 amp/hr battery | • | • |
| 70-amp alternator | • | • |
| 80 amp/hr battery | • | • |
| Clutch/starter interlock | • | • |
| Compression ignition | • | • |
| Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • |
| Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars | • | • |
| Full-size spare tire/steel wheel | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • | • |
| Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension | • | • |
| P195/65HR15 all-season SBR tires | • | • |
| Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes | • | • |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • |
| Traction control w/engine braking control | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-point front/rear seat belts w/front pretensioners, load limiters | • | • |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams | • | • |
| Child-safety rear door locks | • | • |
| Collapsible steering column | • | • |
| Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | • | • |
| Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags | • | • |
| Dual-note horn | • | • |
| Rear child seat tether anchorage points w/markings | • | • |
| Side Curtain Protection | • | • |
2003 Volkswagen Golf Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front seats, heated front washer nozzles | • | • |
| ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION PROGRAM (ESP) | • | • |
| MONSOON SOUND SYSTEM | • | • |
ENGINE Options
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9L SOHC EFI I4 TURBO-DIESEL ENGINE (STD) | • | • |
| 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 ENGINE (STD) | • | • |
PAINT TYPE Options
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| (4) SPLASH GUARDS (PIO) | • | • |
| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • |
| CARGO AREA MOUNTED 6-DISC CD CHANGER (PIO) | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | |
| VELOUR SEAT TRIM | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • |
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • |
2003 Volkswagen Golf Technical Specifications
Brakes
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x 0.87 | 11.0 x 0.87 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 9.13 x 0.35 | 9.13 x 0.35 |
Engine
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 5200 | 115 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 122 @ 2600 | 122 @ 2600 |
Exterior Dimensions
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.7 | 56.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 164.9 | 164.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 98.9 | 98.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 68.3 | 68.3 |
Fuel Tank
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 14.5 |
Steering
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.04 | 3.04 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.8 | 35.8 |
Suspension
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 |
Transmission
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.6 | 37.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.7 | 53.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 88 | 85 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.4 | 36.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.5 | 33.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.7 | 52.4 |
Weight Information
| GL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2771 | 2897 |
2003 Volkswagen Golf Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) |
| Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags |
| Side Curtain Protection |
| 3-point front/rear seat belts w/front pretensioners, load limiters |
| Child-safety rear door locks |
| Rear child seat tether anchorage points w/markings |
| Collapsible steering column |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams |
| Daytime running lights |
| Dual-note horn |
| Traction control w/engine braking control |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
